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TERRORIST
by Updike, John
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0307264653
- ISBN 13
- 9780307264657
- Seller
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Canandaigua, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Knopf, 2006. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Though critics and reviewers seldom comment on the religious themes in Updike's work, these themes run strongly through many of his novels, including his last. "Terrorist," is the story of an 18-year-old boy growing up in a dying factory town in New Jersey, disillusioned by the poverty-ridden, materialistic society around him, who discovers Islam and a guide to the "Straight Path" in the Imam at a local mosque, leading him inevitably to terrorism. First Printing, First Edition (as stated, with no additional printings indicated). 310 pages in blue cloth-covered boards with author's name in silver on front cover and gold and silver lettering on spine. Boards and text are clean and unmarked, tight and square, complete and undamaged. Not remaindered. The dustjacket shows no more than a touch of wear at the spine ends, no tears, no chipping or creasing, not price-clipped. A collectable copy.
Synopsis
John Updike has written a brilliant novel that ranks among the most provocative of his distinguished career. Terrorist is the story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy, an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic, hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque, Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course, as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him."One compelling and surprising ride."--USA Today"The startlingly contemporary story of a high school student . . . whose zealous Islamic faith and disaffection with modern life make him a pawn in the larger conflict between Muslim and Christian, East and West. They also make him a powerful voice for Updike's ongoing critique of American civilization."--Time"A chilling tale that is perhaps the most essential novel to emerge from Sept. 11."--People (Critic's Choice)From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005462
- Title
- TERRORIST
- Author
- Updike, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0307264653
- ISBN 13
- 9780307264657
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- MODERN NOVEL, FIRST EDITION, TERRORISM, ISLAM, MUSLIM, NEW JERSEY, CONVERT, RELIGION, SPIRITUAL,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Novel; Fine Literature; Religion/Mythology;
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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
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About the Seller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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